Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - Chattanooga
About this race
Celebrate the holiday spirit in the middle of summer at the Christmas in July 5K/10K/Half Marathon! This means Santa is on Vacay!
Come out and join us at Tennessee Riverwalk Trail Shelter #1. This festive race brings all the cheer of the season—without the cold—giving athletes a fun and energetic way to race during the warm summer months.
Whether you’re tackling the 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon, you’ll enjoy a spirited race atmosphere filled with holiday flair, seasonal fun, and motivation from start to finish. Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome to join in the celebration.
All athletes who cross the finish line will receive a custom finisher medal and a spirited, race-themed shirt to commemorate their accomplishment. Awards will be presented to men and women for all three distances to the top finishers in the usual five-year age groups, starting at 10 & Under.
Break out the holiday cheer, lace up your running shoes, and make summer miles merry at the Christmas in July 5K/10K/Half Marathon.
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Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Chattanooga, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:45 AM and sets at 8:50 PM local time (EDT) in Chattanooga on July 25, 2027 — 14h 04m of daylight.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 51 Chattanooga events
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